Women’s World Cup 2023 live scores, results and latest updates

It’s an opening win at the Women’s World Cup for Switzerland, as they beat the Philippines 2-0 to top Group A.

A Ramona Bachmann penalty in the first half, the fourth missed in as many games at the tournament so far, set the Swiss on their way before Seraina Piubel added the three points after the break.

The Philippines were competitive in their World Cup debut and thought they had taken the lead, but Katrina Guillou’s finish was disallowed due to the offside flag.

Next, Switzerland meets Norway, while the Philippines meet hosts New Zealand. The Football Ferns defeated Norway in their opening game yesterday in what was their first ever win at a World Cup.

The battle for the Women’s World Championship is on, but the battle for the tournament’s best gear has never been stronger.

The biggest Women’s World Cup ever means there are more new kits to discover than ever before, while Nike and Adidas have taken their creative experimentation process to a new level in Australia and New Zealand.

As in 2019, there are a variety of unique designs at the Women’s World Cup – Adidas are introducing a selection of nature-themed jerseys and Nike are taking inspiration from various artistic currents. The results are wild.

Here are the kits for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, sorted and ranked from worst to best:

Switzerland doubles its lead! Full-back Geraldine Reuteler flies over the left flank and gets to the baseline. She saves the ball and meets Crnogorcevic, whose shot is saved from six yards. Sow is unable to get the rebound into goal, but Seraina Piubel eventually parries it, slamming it past Olivia Davies-McDaniel and putting Switzerland in the lead.

England captain Millie Bright is fit for tomorrow’s opening game against Haiti, Sarina Wiegman has confirmed.

The centre-back has not played a full game since March following knee surgery but has made a full recovery in time for England’s first World Cup game.

The Lionesses have a full squad going into the game against Haiti and Wiegman said Bright is “absolutely” ready to go.

“We’re happy,” Wiegman said. “That was the plan. The plan worked and Millie is ready to play.”

Bachmann’s penalty made the difference at the break after taking their fourth penalty in as many games at this World Cup so far.

The Philippines were competitive in their first World Cup game and failed to score the opener after being caught offside.

Ramona Bachmann, probably the best player on the pitch so far, converted the penalty. It’s tough for the Philippines but Switzerland started increasing the pressure and it seemed like the goal was coming.

Four games at the World Cup, four penalties!

This time Switzerland have a goal after Jessika Cowart caught Coumba Sow with a late foul in the penalty area. Was it enough to award the penalty? Not for me.

CHANCE! Switzerland is getting closer. Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic shoots a golden chance over the bar from six yards out after the ball shot low over the goal. Switzerland are beginning to skirt the Philippines side, who remain stubborn.

England captain Millie Bright will wear armbands in the first three World Cup matches for the Lionesses, which champion inclusion, indigenous peoples and gender equality, the FA has confirmed.

Players at this tournament will have the choice to wear one or more of the eight FIFA-approved armbands, but not the rainbow-hued OneLove design, which at the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar faces the risk of sanctions against countries – including England and Wales – triggered.

Should the Lionesses progress beyond the group stage, which starts with Saturday’s opener against Haiti, the player will make the decision to have her captain change her armband for each game.

Bright said: “As a group, all causes were very close to our hearts and we could not separate them. We believe they all matter and deserve our recognition and support.

“We only recently came to a decision as we wanted to take our time to process everything and make sure we were talking together.”

What a moment for the Philippines! But no! It is denied by the offside flag!

They thought they had the lead against Switzerland when Katrina Guillou caught a long ball, rounded the keeper and shot into the net!

But Guillou went too early and eventually the offside flag was raised.